Diabetes Managed

Diabetes is one of the most costly and burdensome chronic diseases of our time, and is a condition that is increasing in epidemic proportions around the world.

The complications resulting from the diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and are associated with the failure of various organs such as the brain, heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.

Diabetics are also at a significantly higher risk for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke, and they have a greater likelihood of having hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity.

Dyslipidemia is an abnormal amount of lipids (e.g., triglycerides, cholesterol, and/or fat phospholipids) in the blood.

Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). ASCVD includes coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral artery disease.

What are the types of Diabetes?

Diabetes Mellitus

· Insulin-dependent Juvenile Diabetes (IDDM-Type I) in which the body is unable to produce insulin 

· Non-Insulin Dependent Adult Onset Diabetes (NIDDM-Type II) in which the pancreas produces insulin, but it is insufficient for reducing the blood glucose to normal levels.

What are the common symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes?

· Excessive Thirst

· Frequent urination

· Unexplained weight loss

· Irritability

· Weakness

· Fatigue

What are the common symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?

· Loss of weight

· Numbness in hands or feet.

· Uncontrolled infections

· Pain in the limbs

· Inflammatory chest infections

· Dimness of vision contrast

· Excessive thirst

· Body weakness

What are the different tests for Diabetes?

Urine Test: Some chemicals are added to a few drops of urine. Color change indicates the presence of glucose in urine.

Blood Test: In this, blood is taken to test the glucose level. This is a more accurate test to confirm diabetes.

Which parts of my body are affected by Diabetes?

Blood Vessels: A higher level of glucose can cause damage to the blood vessels. As a result of this, most diabetic complications occur in blood vessels.

Heart: Diabetes affects the heart by increasing the amount of fat in blood and increasing the amount of a naturally occurring amino acid found in blood plasma.

Kidney: In diabetes, because of increased levels of glucose, kidneys have to do extra work to retain essential substances and separate waste products to produce urine.

This affects the small blood vessels and their capacity to filter. After many years of work, it leads to kidney failure.

Eyes: Diabetes affects the blood vessels of the eyes. Damage to these blood vessels leads to eye problems like Damage to the retina, Cataract, or total loss of vision.

Foot: Damage to blood vessels reduces blood flow to the feet and increases the risk of developing foot ulcers and infections.

Nerves: High glucose levels for a long time damage nerves. Nerve damage reduces sensation in some parts of the body, which may lead to Numbness and tingling, Fainting, and dizziness